Your Expat
Community in Ankara

Sylvain Grevert

"The InterNations expat community in Ankara is truly international: Next to fellow Austrians I've made good contacts and friends from all over the world."

Marielle Depois

"Fellow expats in Ankara helped us to find an English-speaking nanny for our 2-year old daughter. We are very happy with her!"

Welcome to the InterNations Expat Community Here in Ankara!

Merhaba and a warm welcome to our community of expats in Turkey's vibrant capital, Ankara. Specifically created to support expats, your InterNations account opens the doors to this bustling city, with a wealth of advice and insider tips. You'll find answers to your questions such as "what education options are available?" and "how do I apply for a work permit?". Take any other concerns to our forum, where our friendly expats already living in Ankara are happy to share their essential first-hand experience. Ask anything from locations of the best sports facilities to navigating those tricky paperwork issues, and build on their knowledge as you follow in their footsteps to join the expat population of Ankara.

With InterNations, you never stand alone. Whether you move to another city or go on a business trip
somewhere — our communities are there to make you feel at home wherever you are in the world. Feel free to
also check out our other vibrant InterNations Communities like the ones in
Khobar (Eastern Prov.) or
Beijing.

Join Our Exciting Events in Ankara

Find More Information in Our Ankara Expat Guides

Moving to Ankara offers a new change of pace and a great lifestyle, with superb job opportunities, properties and activities for you: the city is appealing both students and professionals, thanks to its respectable role in innovation and industry. Find out more in our expat guide!

Ankara, similarly to its “big sister” Istanbul, has a cosmopolitan and vibrant atmosphere: its intellectual charm is appealing many expats willing to enjoy the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, but trying to avoid a gigantic and impersonal city. Find out more in our expat guide!

Finding work in a new foreign city can be a daunting task, but Ankara has plenty of opportunities for the right person and is a great place to build your career. Check out our expat guide for some useful information and expat advice about working in Ankara!

Exchange Tips about living in Ankara

Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow members in our Ankara expat forums.

Museums, Parks and Wine to the Economy of Ankara

Find culture in the city and learn about the region of Anatolia with the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the War of Independence Museum. Catch a glimpse into traditional Ankara in the Hamamonu district and find chic bars, cafes and restaurants at Arjantin Street and Filistin Street in the Kavaklidere area of the city. For nature lovers and active expats, explore the parks of the city for rowing, ice-skating, hiking and to catch a glimpse of the famous swans gifted by the Chinese government at Kugulu Park. Concert halls, the Opera house and the various smaller venues keep music alive in Ankara in addition to the annual International Ankara Music Festival.
As the administrative center of Turkey, government workers make up a significant amount of Ankara's workforce. Administration and services are major sectors, and expats can find employment at the many foreign embassies present in the capital. There are also strong aerospace, defense and automotive production industries, with exports steadily increasing in recent years. Of course, in a city with 4.5 million inhabitants, hospitality, retail, education and healthcare are also important sources of employment, and exports include wine, wool, honey and pears specific to the region.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 390 cities across the
globe. Get to know fellow internationals in your city, before you're moving, or when traveling somewhere
and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat
friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the
world. Whether they live in
Shanghai or
Jeddah,
InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Meet Like-Minded Expats at InterNations Events

When putting down roots in a new city, building a social network of friends can be difficult, but with your InterNations account you are invited to our regular events and get-togethers. Socialize and network with other expats in person and join our groups to find fellow members who share your interests in live music, photography, dance, sports, and more. Find new friends from all over the world as you build your new life in Ankara with InterNations.

Sylvain Grevert

"The InterNations expat community in Ankara is truly international: Next to fellow Austrians I've made good contacts and friends from all over the world."

Marielle Depois

"Fellow expats in Ankara helped us to find an English-speaking nanny for our 2-year old daughter. We are very happy with her!"